tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50014930262635779792015-09-16T13:38:36.445-05:00Auds-n-Endsaud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-24538011946674020932011-09-09T09:01:00.000-05:002011-09-09T09:01:51.856-05:00And we're back...Whew!&nbsp; The last few months have been a whirlwind with everything going on in our life.&nbsp; I am happy to say we have moved into our new house.&nbsp; We are busy unpacking and learning our new city and trying to get some connections made.&nbsp; It is always bittersweet to leave our dear friends behind.<br /><br />I have so many pics to still share from the last few months but before we get to those let's check out this great giveaway!&nbsp; Who wants to win a <a href="http://www.paulasbread.com/">Nutrimill</a>?&nbsp; ME!!!&nbsp; I love bread.&nbsp; I love the way it makes the house smell delicious and I would love to make even better bread by grinding my own flour so it would be fresher than store bought.&nbsp; If you want a chance to win then you'd better hurry over to <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/nutrimill-giveaway-from-paulas-bread">Heavenly Homemakers</a> and check out the details...(love that site by the way!)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T43lDrBJUZc/TmocMNZ6SkI/AAAAAAAAAPc/EoVx4NL0Ce0/s1600/219GVc6UkcL__SL160_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T43lDrBJUZc/TmocMNZ6SkI/AAAAAAAAAPc/EoVx4NL0Ce0/s1600/219GVc6UkcL__SL160_1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Mmmm.... I can smell it and taste it now.&nbsp; Besides, my new oven has the cutest little side oven that would be perfect to bake bread!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div>aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-30122296212611641502011-05-29T05:36:00.000-05:002011-05-29T05:36:00.126-05:00Now That's a Cookie!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">&nbsp;While checking out some of my favorite blogs I ran across this intriguing <a href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1ibSSj/www.mybakingaddiction.com/new-york-times-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe/">cookie recipe</a>.&nbsp; I have never made a chocolate chip cookie before&nbsp;that you had to let the dough chill for 24 hours before baking so we had to test this one out.&nbsp; It also called for both cake and bread flour.&nbsp; We patiently waited for the 24 hours to pass so we could start <strike>eating </strike>baking the cookies.&nbsp; The directions said to place 3.5 ounce dough balls on the baking sheet.&nbsp; Hmmm.... that seems like a lot but we were following directions.&nbsp; I pulled out my handy scale that p&amp;s Leah gave me a couple of years ago.&nbsp; (Thanks again, Leah.&nbsp; LOVE IT.)&nbsp; </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FDKS62JFHF4/Td7lkcDM8II/AAAAAAAAAO0/LS4KjNjufqo/s1600/2-ECC5D6ED-298799-800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FDKS62JFHF4/Td7lkcDM8II/AAAAAAAAAO0/LS4KjNjufqo/s1600/2-ECC5D6ED-298799-800.jpg" t8="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">My word these are monster size.&nbsp; So much for portion control.&nbsp; I don't know why my pants are getting tight.&nbsp; I only eat one cookie a day.&nbsp; ;)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wAuCzp712BA/Td7le5ARgJI/AAAAAAAAAOw/_geIhJkozNM/s1600/DSC02107.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wAuCzp712BA/Td7le5ARgJI/AAAAAAAAAOw/_geIhJkozNM/s200/DSC02107.JPG" t8="true" width="200px" /></a></div>aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-1840000950444514952011-05-28T05:48:00.000-05:002011-05-28T05:48:00.676-05:00Spring ProgramThis year's spring program focused on we are all different but God loves us the same.&nbsp; E's class did the 1-2-cha-cha-cha.&nbsp; She was not happy that they all had to wear a mustache!&nbsp; Too bad our talented seamstress cousins live so far away.&nbsp; I'm sure you two could've whipped up a beautiful skirt for the girls to wear.&nbsp; Despite the costume design, she did a great job singing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w8fFwuu_8BY/Td53Hlrpj8I/AAAAAAAAAOs/eVB55Mh-zvk/s1600/DSC02041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w8fFwuu_8BY/Td53Hlrpj8I/AAAAAAAAAOs/eVB55Mh-zvk/s200/DSC02041.JPG" t8="true" width="200px" /></a></div>aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-89868982518921490592011-05-27T05:42:00.000-05:002011-05-27T05:42:00.725-05:00Mother's DayWe had a great day celebrating here.&nbsp; DH made the best meal!&nbsp; I think&nbsp;I ate a dozen grilled bacon wrapped peppers.&nbsp; The kids played nicely and E even had a surprise gift for me.&nbsp; She always tells me her gifts but this time she was able to keep it a secret all week.&nbsp; She made my hair accessory with the help of the baby sitter.&nbsp; I was envied by all at church!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pFs1BO23P4U/Td51kZKywyI/AAAAAAAAAOo/lwv0FJtLdoA/s1600/DSC02073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pFs1BO23P4U/Td51kZKywyI/AAAAAAAAAOo/lwv0FJtLdoA/s200/DSC02073.JPG" t8="true" width="200px" /></a></div>Admit it - you know you want one too!aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-14269627733221253182011-05-26T10:39:00.000-05:002011-05-26T10:39:46.427-05:00Track MeetWhat a fun but chilly morning at the track meet. There were numerous events and the kids got to pick four to compete in.&nbsp; E picked long jump, obstacle course, softball throw and chin ups.&nbsp; She had a blast.&nbsp; All the kids ran in the 50 yard dash.&nbsp; I'm not sure how they picked the line up but E ended up running against two other boys.&nbsp; She stayed with them until the end.&nbsp; You go Girl!&nbsp; I think her favorite part was the congratulation hand slap after each kid competed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ybKP46zSXU/Td5zlowGuII/AAAAAAAAAOk/67-d_WcYIwU/s1600/DSC02103.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ybKP46zSXU/Td5zlowGuII/AAAAAAAAAOk/67-d_WcYIwU/s200/DSC02103.JPG" t8="true" width="200px" /></a></div>The obstacle course was lots of fun.&nbsp; She had a great lead and then slowed down once she got to the last 3 sections.&nbsp; All in all it was a great way to spend the morning.&nbsp; The boys took a great nap when we got home!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwtuGQgTnthE0NXY5vv4n3S1yCn5CANZWOOGtUiBeigNeAtQoHG0s3Aq1nG-hUrZ-Q3Fu_uQs_TS1ysZ5D47A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div>aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-8685931463039956482011-05-25T08:05:00.000-05:002011-05-25T08:05:51.633-05:00Teacher AppreciationTime to play catch up here.&nbsp; I haven't crafted much due to my stuff being packed!&nbsp; I think I may need to unpack it or at least move the boxes to the front of the gargage so I can have access to my things!&nbsp; No offers on the house and we haven't found anything in our new area yet either so we wait. And wait... and wait some more.&nbsp; I think the lesson I'm supposed to learn here is WAIT.&nbsp; :)<br /><br />Anyway, I did manage to make a little gift for E's teachers at the beggining of the month.&nbsp; I found these cute survival cans from <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/04/tin-can-treats-for-mothers-day/">Our Best Bites</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; We filled each of them with their favorite snacks and then personlized each with a monogram letter.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sznu9mNysH4/Tdz9sSIXBjI/AAAAAAAAAOg/fHXT3_yy0XY/s1600/DSC02055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sznu9mNysH4/Tdz9sSIXBjI/AAAAAAAAAOg/fHXT3_yy0XY/s200/DSC02055.JPG" t8="true" width="150px" /></a></div>Sure cute and super simple and the best part was all I needed was paper.&nbsp; The kids gladly ate the fruit for me and the rest was so relaxing.&nbsp; I love making things.&nbsp; There is such satisfaction and joy in being able to send a smile to another.&nbsp; The inspiration post had ribbon tied to the pull tabs but, yes - you guess it, mine is packed.&nbsp; I even went to the store here to buy some but this little town doesn't have much in craft supplies.&nbsp; I guess that is easier on the budget.aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-66811234144616897232011-05-24T19:34:00.001-05:002011-05-26T18:53:05.643-05:00Happy Birthday, Grumps!I've tried numerous times to send this through email but can't figure it out.&nbsp; The main reason this&nbsp;blog was set up was so I could easily share videos with loved ones so... enjoy Dad...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyKX_uv5GyO5i1A_imjl6q1RMFBflBdOa2MB-HoM52W5GG9b1n3VoGwI4NLlAs1CnR7DQh5KNovfAHwCS0Ieg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><br />Hope your day was great in spite of the crazy weather!&nbsp; We love you!!!<br /><br />update: By the way, that is E's impression of a turtle stuck upside down at the end of the video.aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-14500983526247456812011-04-12T09:11:00.001-05:002011-04-12T16:58:42.583-05:00Still Here...So life went into overdrive and posts on this blog became obsolete.&nbsp; I am still here amidst the boxes.&nbsp; Sadly, I will have no crafts to post until we get settled in our new house.&nbsp; (All supllies have been taped shut...)&nbsp; So, I will just post various pics from my past.&nbsp; <br /><br />Since today is my DH's birthday we'll start with a cake I made for his change of command reception five years ago.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DDmVL9ApwYc/TaRdH7p-1cI/AAAAAAAAAOY/L9EYyTitFSQ/s1600/IMGP2290.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DDmVL9ApwYc/TaRdH7p-1cI/AAAAAAAAAOY/L9EYyTitFSQ/s320/IMGP2290.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Memory lane is a fun stroll.&nbsp; Hope you come back and walk with me.aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-21494688534717354122011-03-04T05:28:00.004-06:002011-03-04T05:28:00.251-06:00TractorsLook out world, K has found his calling!&nbsp; A friend from church mentioned she was driving the tractor this week and my ears perked up.&nbsp; Really?&nbsp; I'm thinking field trip for the boys.&nbsp; She was all for it so I loaded the boys up and off we went to their family farm.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-X5-xhmGhLDM/TXBPxviOktI/AAAAAAAAAOU/BcQOF_LbIY0/s1600/DSC01751.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" l6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-X5-xhmGhLDM/TXBPxviOktI/AAAAAAAAAOU/BcQOF_LbIY0/s200/DSC01751.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Her tractor was huge!&nbsp; I'm talking fancy stuff.&nbsp; She didn't even really drive.&nbsp; It drove itself!&nbsp; Seriously!!!&nbsp; She did have to do the turns but other than that she just sat while the satellite kept it going straight down the row.&nbsp; Well, it would have if my boys hadn't kept turning the wheel to help drive.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; This may turn out to be our new favorite outing.&nbsp; Planting season is around the corner so lots of tractor work is going on in the fields.&nbsp; If you see a little blonde boy driving watch out!</div>﻿ <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qJh48D6jwgw/TXBPnFpeXEI/AAAAAAAAAOM/LSFGg7utzUI/s1600/DSC01737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" l6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qJh48D6jwgw/TXBPnFpeXEI/AAAAAAAAAOM/LSFGg7utzUI/s200/DSC01737.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">He is always serious when it comes to driving.</td></tr></tbody></table>﻿﻿﻿﻿ <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-VEF_i3jyZTM/TXBPtbpCyRI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/czSlcuGuXa8/s1600/DSC01747.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" l6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-VEF_i3jyZTM/TXBPtbpCyRI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/czSlcuGuXa8/s200/DSC01747.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Since this was a closed cab C even liked it after awhile.</td></tr></tbody></table>﻿﻿﻿<br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; 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MorningsMornings have not been going so well this week.&nbsp; Yesterday, I woke up with my DD&nbsp;standing by the&nbsp;bed telling me she was having a bad dream.&nbsp; When I opened my eyes my room was brighter than it should be when we get up for school.&nbsp; I quickly looked at the clock to see that it was 7:40.&nbsp; No way she'd be there at 8:00.&nbsp; Guess who forgot to turn the alarm on?!?!&nbsp; We made it by 8:20 but I felt bad that her first tardy was completely my fault.<br />Fast forward to this morning's big crisis...<br /><br /><span style="color: black; font-size: x-large;">NO COFFEE!!!</span><br /><br />I meant to go to the store yesterday but instead took the van in to get an oil change.&nbsp; So this morning I will be enjoying another of my favorites...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wg0SMJ6vT9w/TW-lEe_955I/AAAAAAAAAOI/9x9rRuAAfO4/s1600/DSC01732.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" l6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wg0SMJ6vT9w/TW-lEe_955I/AAAAAAAAAOI/9x9rRuAAfO4/s200/DSC01732.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>I can usually find this at Sam's in the winter.&nbsp; I love the smell of&nbsp;Chai tea&nbsp;and it is so yummy!&nbsp; So, until I make it to the store this will be my morning drink.&nbsp; Cheers!aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-54852658193133645722011-02-27T20:22:00.001-06:002011-03-03T07:15:34.282-06:00Diaper CakeI'm sad to report there has not been much crafting around here.&nbsp; Sick kiddos took over the house and any down time.&nbsp; My focus for the next few months will be packing and trying to keep the house of three little ones ready to show. (I laugh thinking about that.)&nbsp; I will try to sneak in some craft time for sanity sake.&nbsp; <br />Today we had a baby shower for a friend at church.&nbsp; I was asked to make a diaper cake. So, with little resources and no trip planned to the big city to pick up extra decor to add to the cake this is what I presented.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-e_pJD785Fxc/TWsGJ196geI/AAAAAAAAAOE/0ZM6LeT-LRo/s1600/DSC01724.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" l6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-e_pJD785Fxc/TWsGJ196geI/AAAAAAAAAOE/0ZM6LeT-LRo/s200/DSC01724.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>The bow is actually reused from a flower arrangement I got for my birthday.&nbsp; Everyone loved it and I felt guilty for how easy and little effort it took to put together.aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-67248505396668276152011-02-22T20:37:00.000-06:002011-02-22T20:37:31.451-06:00Ice PrincessWe made it back for a second trip on the ice and this time E skated by herself away.&nbsp; We are so proud of her.&nbsp; She is hoping that we move somewhere near a rink so she can take lessons.&nbsp; Wait until she sees the sparkly outfits skaters wear.&nbsp; We'll never get her off the ice then!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzz6GRggJmPKUwsHSIGQRsSFcJZakjU8CyGJTcZ3knQoNBs5U0Tpa6d6jIOK6XFBfadBiwfK3pr3S6Z4QyF2g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This one is when she spotted her brothers watching through the window.&nbsp; So sweet...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzLVHXWHWMwSJDauCRChL7IjotG1ElW2l9LoWHSOxLa0cqp1infW57CIjyzQDqMX3wkQumfAKVqprrNjLf6wg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div>aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-48475899927911327942011-02-14T02:35:00.003-06:002011-02-15T09:10:11.421-06:00Happy Valentine's DayLove is in the air.&nbsp; E was so excited about Valentine's Day.&nbsp; She said tonight is like Valentine's Eve.&nbsp; She was sad that it is only one day a year.&nbsp; Who can blame her?&nbsp; A holiday with her favorites... pink, hearts and chocolate!&nbsp; Her school does homemade valentines.&nbsp; This year we took a group picture of her class and then put it through her favorite machine... the Cuttlebug.&nbsp; She couldn't do it herself this time since we were using a cutting die so next time her projects will be embossing only with that machine.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CThIG3sc4ZY/TViV7yStFAI/AAAAAAAAAN0/diJeI3s4kbw/s1600/DSC01692.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CThIG3sc4ZY/TViV7yStFAI/AAAAAAAAAN0/diJeI3s4kbw/s200/DSC01692.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>The project was simple.&nbsp; We glued the pictures on cardstock and then glued her sentiment on the back and then ran it through the Cuttlebug with the puzzle maker die.&nbsp; She then put all the pieces in a snack bag.&nbsp; We stapled a topper on and then the real fun for her began.&nbsp; She got to stamp and sticker all she wanted...front and back!&nbsp; I can't wait to see what Valentines she comes home with in her bag. <br />﻿ <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iiy8iL0iGdc/TVk11l4EX6I/AAAAAAAAAN4/L-u8jxSYISM/s1600/DSC01693.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iiy8iL0iGdc/TVk11l4EX6I/AAAAAAAAAN4/L-u8jxSYISM/s200/DSC01693.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Her teachers got a slider gift card.(I first learned about slider cards from <a href="http://www.mypinkstamper.com/2009/10/apple-cider-slider-card-revisited.html">Robyn</a>.)</td></tr></tbody></table>﻿aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-59539361827175736702011-02-06T04:28:00.000-06:002011-02-06T04:28:00.743-06:00Peachy Keen StampsMy first set up <a href="http://www.peachykeenstamps.com/">Peachy Keen Stamps</a> have arrived!!!&nbsp; Or I should say, 2 sets!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thanks Frankie Anne for the birthday cash.&nbsp; It was fun getting to splurge on anything I wanted.&nbsp; Now... what should I make first???<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TUovfJFARgI/AAAAAAAAANo/wEjpa8egCr8/s1600/DSC01650.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" s5="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TUovfJFARgI/AAAAAAAAANo/wEjpa8egCr8/s200/DSC01650.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-91368580417723706742011-02-05T05:25:00.000-06:002011-02-05T05:25:00.319-06:00Ice SkatingWhile we were visiting DH we were able to take in some of the sites with the kiddos.&nbsp; There were many things on the to do list that we did get done.&nbsp; (Craft shopping not one of them...)&nbsp; We did get to enjoy Chuck E Cheese's.&nbsp; The kids think that is the best place ever!&nbsp; We also spent lots of time at the mall playing in the playground, riding the carousel and of course ice skating.&nbsp; I kept the 2 little ones occupied while E got to spend some fun ice skating time with her Daddy.&nbsp; She loved it and wants to take lessons now.&nbsp; If we end up moving there I guess we'll be looking into skate school.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy_MKMeYvjWqLrhmQdnGK-e93w-mn9beypv4DB8qnGIiQhJSpB7-YXEuxDH-TNDA4SbTXZd714yZ8TQqiXawg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div>aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-9521554175498423052011-02-04T04:55:00.000-06:002011-02-04T04:55:00.649-06:00Cold DaysBrrrr..... we haven't been above freezing temps in days!&nbsp; I have already thawed the pipes on the toilet once.&nbsp; Thankfully they didn't burst.&nbsp; That was with a heater in the bathroom but with these below 0 temps that didn't even keep it warm enough.&nbsp; I have moved the heater closer to the pipe and that seems to be keeping it warm enough now.&nbsp; <br />So to keep the rest of us warm I have been cooking.&nbsp; My DD and I made Dill Wheat Bread.&nbsp; It was fun to show her how to knead the dough by hand.&nbsp; We even used a thermometer for part of the recipe!&nbsp; (This photo is for you p&amp;s Gwen!)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TUnh4Zk9ALI/AAAAAAAAANY/cE59-NmAY1U/s1600/DSC01630.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TUnh4Zk9ALI/AAAAAAAAANY/cE59-NmAY1U/s200/DSC01630.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice the temp is already at 150.&nbsp; It was only supposed to be between 120-130 but I was reading the celsius numbers.&nbsp; My brain kicked in when it started boiling.&nbsp; Oops!&nbsp; After letting it cool to the correct temp we were able to finish the bread.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TUnh8hXAJEI/AAAAAAAAANc/EYkXogEMGHs/s1600/DSC01631.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" s5="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TUnh8hXAJEI/AAAAAAAAANc/EYkXogEMGHs/s200/DSC01631.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>This poor bread didn't stand a chance.&nbsp; It looked so pretty while rising until I dropped the pan.&nbsp; It only fell a couple of inches back onto the counter but that was enough to knock the rise out of it.&nbsp; The bread still tasted wonderful and the house smelled delicious!&nbsp; DD thought it was "<a href="http://thebakingisle.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/tastee-quick-bread/">tastee</a>."&nbsp; It was the perfect side to our potato soup.&nbsp; Mmmmm....aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-89095370057713715402011-02-03T00:00:00.000-06:002011-02-02T22:26:45.158-06:00Love cardThanks to the cold weather we have to stay indoors.&nbsp; After I got the kiddos tucked in bed I was able to slip in some crafting time.&nbsp; I decided to make a card playing with the Gypsy.&nbsp; I also pulled out my new i-rock to give it some bling.&nbsp; I'm loving that tool!&nbsp; (Thanks p&amp;s Sarah.)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TUos3rHr-iI/AAAAAAAAANk/WgKWhfmTwfE/s1600/DSC01646_edited-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TUos3rHr-iI/AAAAAAAAANk/WgKWhfmTwfE/s200/DSC01646_edited-1.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>I've entered this in:<br /><a href="http://laurenscraps.blogspot.com/2011/02/design-team-post-and-challenge.html">40:31 Creations Challenge</a><br /><a href="http://cardcreationsbyc.blogspot.com/2011/01/so-saturday-challenge-2-anything.html">So Saturday Challenge #2</a>aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-46159776225436958462011-02-02T19:53:00.002-06:002011-02-02T20:14:32.346-06:00What a surprise!&nbsp; I received the Stylish Blogger Award from sweet <a href="http://www.threebutterflykisses.com/">Olga</a>.&nbsp;What I have learned in my short blogging time is that crafting people are so supportive of your efforts.&nbsp; I love having a place to share my crazy odds and ends of the day and then to get comment love just makes it even more fun.&nbsp; Thanks Olga for thinking of me.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TUoENCm-fyI/AAAAAAAAANg/WCcoqs3kz54/s1600/stylish_blogger_award.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" s5="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TUoENCm-fyI/AAAAAAAAANg/WCcoqs3kz54/s1600/stylish_blogger_award.jpg" /></a></div>When you receive this award you are suppose to #1, thank and link back to the person (or people) who awarded it to you, #2. Share 8 things about yourself, #3 pay it forward to 8 bloggers that you have recently discovered, and #4, contact those bloggers and tell them about their awards :)<br /><br />So 8 things about me:<br /><ol><li>I love pranks.</li><li>My favorite color is yellow.</li><li>I love listening to my kids play.</li><li>I prefer warm weather.</li><li>Chai tea is yummy!</li><li>I love working with kids.</li><li>Peanut butter and chocolate was a fabulous idea!</li><li>Life is more fun with a friend around.</li></ol><br />8 blogs I recently found:<br /><ol><li><a href="http://www.asmjoyscrapbooking.com/">http://www.asmjoyscrapbooking.com/</a></li><li><a href="http://craftymomma04.blogspot.com/">http://craftymomma04.blogspot.com/</a></li><li><a href="http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/">http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/</a></li><li><a href="http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/">http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/</a></li><li><a href="http://danasimaginationcreations.blogspot.com/">http://danasimaginationcreations.blogspot.com/</a></li><li><a href="http://grammiescraftroom.blogspot.com/">http://grammiescraftroom.blogspot.com/</a></li><li><a href="http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/">http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/</a></li><li><a href="http://heartinthedetails.blogspot.com/">http://heartinthedetails.blogspot.com/</a></li></ol>Thanks again Olga.&nbsp; Check out the great things these ladies have been crafting!<br /><br /><br />aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-68655118365369594452011-02-02T10:59:00.000-06:002011-02-02T10:59:09.140-06:00Jewelry Art<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Today's post is something that has needed to be organized for a long time now.&nbsp; I rarely wear jewelry for several reasons.&nbsp; The number one lately has been because little fingers LOVE to pull on it and break it.&nbsp; But the next biggest reason would be trying to find what I wanted.&nbsp; I have a little jewelry box that sits on the counter but necklaces get tangled up in it and it becomes frustrating trying to get ready in the morning.&nbsp; I have had on my wish list for SEVERAL years now one of those<a href="http://www.jewelryarmoire.com/jewelry-armoires/wall-mounted/tabletopbarglobe1.cfm"> jewelry boxes</a> that hang on the wall with a mirrored door but it has yet to appear so I made my own design with what I had around the house.&nbsp; Introducing my jewelry masterpiece.&nbsp;I think I may like it even more than the store bought one!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TUmMZAYtMkI/AAAAAAAAANU/oFlcVROKfnI/s1600/DSC01628.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" s5="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TUmMZAYtMkI/AAAAAAAAANU/oFlcVROKfnI/s200/DSC01628.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Now I can see quickly what I have so I can accessorize and get out the door.&nbsp; Any ideas for how to display my earrings?﻿</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-15224709785331752462011-01-23T16:10:00.000-06:002011-01-23T16:10:18.466-06:00Craft Shopping Trip PostponedThis weekend was supposed to be my big shopping trip.&nbsp; (I live in a little town where there is not even a Wal-Mart much less a HL or Michaels.)&nbsp; &nbsp;I had been dreaming about all the craft stores.&nbsp; I had my coupons printed and my gift cards packed.&nbsp; I had been drooling over spending hours just looking around making my choices.&nbsp; Only that didn't happen.&nbsp; I got sick!&nbsp; We made it to the "big" city only for me to come down with the stomach bug.&nbsp; :(&nbsp; Talk about disappointing...&nbsp; So instead of checking out all the great craft stores in the area I took a nap in the hotel.<br />We are planning another trip next month so maybe the sales will be great!&nbsp; I still have my gift cards and I'll be sure to print out the latest coupons and try again.<br />aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-82382884832211164732011-01-20T10:52:00.001-06:002011-01-20T10:53:04.638-06:00Pay it ForwardI saw this on a blog I am now following.&nbsp; <a href="http://sweetmagnoliarose.blogspot.com/">Sweet Magnolia Rose</a>&nbsp;is paying it forward and challenging others to keep it going.&nbsp; Here are the rules:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TThmpcP6VjI/AAAAAAAAANQ/G8XFTStMVV8/s1600/imagesCA2UHY8W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TThmpcP6VjI/AAAAAAAAANQ/G8XFTStMVV8/s200/imagesCA2UHY8W.jpg" width="185" /></a></div>I promise something handmade to the FIRST 5 people who leave a comment here. However, to be eligible, you must repost this status, offering something handmade to 5 other people. The rules are that it must be handmade (or homemade) by you and it must be sent to your 5 people some time in 2011. Ready, set, GO!<br /><br />Please note the arrival of your handmade item - "<em><span style="color: yellow;">some time in 2011.</span></em>"&nbsp; I always have good intentions of getting things done early but life happens and I am usually running around at the last minute!<br /><br />I'm excited about this project, how about you?&nbsp; What a fun way to make someone's day!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-91053127870278355522011-01-19T20:38:00.000-06:002011-01-19T20:38:30.643-06:00Congratulations, sweet E!Just wanted to post a proud momma shot.&nbsp; My DD is in our church Awana program and LOVES it.&nbsp; Give her little goals to work towards and she takes off.&nbsp; She has been earning little jewels for her vest every few weeks but the award she wanted was at the end of the book.&nbsp; She wanted the blue ribbon!&nbsp; She has worked hard studying her verses to learn and finished the book in only half the classes.&nbsp; She will now work on the extra credit patch.&nbsp; Way to go E!&nbsp; We are so proud of you and your hard work.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TTefv71i1yI/AAAAAAAAAM0/kyVlpY7alT4/s1600/DSC01482_edited-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TTefv71i1yI/AAAAAAAAAM0/kyVlpY7alT4/s200/DSC01482_edited-1.JPG" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turns out the ribbon was actually green.&nbsp; :(&nbsp; Also, it was western night.&nbsp; Her leader doesn't always wear chaps.</td></tr></tbody></table>aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-28418522385697640852011-01-15T05:11:00.007-06:002011-01-17T21:54:05.898-06:00Make Your Own Tote<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I know, I know.&nbsp; The previous post states I am not a sewer.&nbsp; I'm not really.&nbsp; My projects are far from perfect and the great thing about posting pictures is you can't see most of the flaws!&nbsp; This tote was made from a bird seed sack.&nbsp; My neighbor growing up <a href="http://www.jones-seed.com/">sells bird seed</a> and this is one of his new bags for canary feed.&nbsp; I love the bright cheerful colors.&nbsp; </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TTDn8dVSRDI/AAAAAAAAAMU/xXqZjofEdg8/s1600/DSC01463.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TTDn8dVSRDI/AAAAAAAAAMU/xXqZjofEdg8/s200/DSC01463.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">﻿﻿ <br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">His wife is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet.&nbsp; They always open their home up for people.&nbsp; The holidays will find many folks enjoying not just a meal together but lots of fellowship.&nbsp; She makes sure to have a craft on hand for anyone that ones to participate... supplies included.&nbsp; This tote was this year's project.&nbsp; Since her DH is the owner she was able to get the feed bags BEFORE they were ever filled with seed so no allergies to worry about.&nbsp; (I'm sure you could wipe them out if you bought it from the store and still reuse it.)</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TTDn_g-r-FI/AAAAAAAAAMY/nuvX3KFr4TQ/s1600/DSC01467.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TTDn_g-r-FI/AAAAAAAAAMY/nuvX3KFr4TQ/s200/DSC01467.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">To be a really useful tote I must have pockets!&nbsp; I put three small pockets on each side.&nbsp; And just so you know, I started the project but I'm too slow so naptime was over and my sweet mom finished it for me.&nbsp; Thanks mom and thanks Connie for the wonderful project!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">UPDATE:&nbsp; Here are 3 more tote's that were made using these reusable feed bags...</div>﻿ <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TTO_yvxcrHI/AAAAAAAAAMc/OjPIf-vJM5w/s1600/misc+020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TTO_yvxcrHI/AAAAAAAAAMc/OjPIf-vJM5w/s200/misc+020.jpg" width="148" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mom's bag... appropriate since we raised parakeets!</td></tr></tbody></table>﻿ <br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TTPBJY_FL-I/AAAAAAAAAMk/8JzS_GgBPnI/s1600/DSC01480.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TTPBJY_FL-I/AAAAAAAAAMk/8JzS_GgBPnI/s200/DSC01480.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">E's bag... sized just for her.</div></td></tr></tbody></table>﻿ <br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">&nbsp;</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TTUNsy-wMAI/AAAAAAAAAMo/4eri1aNCEww/s1600/DSC00676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TTUNsy-wMAI/AAAAAAAAAMo/4eri1aNCEww/s200/DSC00676.jpg" width="150" /></a></div></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Tina wanted a larger tote and that is easy since you can cut the sack to any size you want.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div></div>aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-62557906254127267382011-01-14T14:28:00.002-06:002011-01-14T18:02:38.754-06:00Crinkle Taggie BlanketHi, My name is Audra and I am not a seamstress.&nbsp; There.&nbsp; I have admitted it.&nbsp; I love the thought of sewing and making things.&nbsp; I see projects and think how fun it would be to try.&nbsp; I see lots of projects... in my head.&nbsp; Not many of them actually join the real world.<br />Over Christmas I thought I'd tackle one of those&nbsp;hidden ideas in the warmth and guidance of my sweet mom's sewing room.&nbsp; I saw a tutorial on making <a href="http://www.joyshope.com/2009/05/baby-crinkle-square-tutorial.html">crinkly taggie blankets</a> and wanted to start whipping them out as gifts.&nbsp; We did finally get one made.&nbsp; Actually, my mom made one after my third attempt of having to rip the seams out yet again.&nbsp; I think next time I'll pull up the tutorial and make sure I have the layers in the correct order first rather than try to make it from memory.&nbsp; :)<br />Here is the final project.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TTCxV0FBsqI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/QZFk-pwPZho/s1600/DSC01461_edited-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TTCxV0FBsqI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/QZFk-pwPZho/s200/DSC01461_edited-1.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>I am saving the wipes' bags still because I <em>plan</em> on making more.&nbsp;&nbsp; Any other ideas on how to reuse those crinkly wipes bags?aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001493026263577979.post-10807798987423165752011-01-11T19:55:00.004-06:002011-01-12T10:54:16.900-06:00PKS: Sketch Challenge #43Today I needed to make a thank you card for a dear friend.&nbsp; While browsing the blogs I saw that <a href="http://peachykeenstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/01/peachy-keen-stamps-sketch-challenge-43.html">Peachy Keen Stamps</a> was having a sketch challenge.&nbsp; GREAT!&nbsp; I can use their sketch idea to make my card.&nbsp; Thanks PK for designing the layout for me.&nbsp; ;)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TS0JrNAJ-tI/AAAAAAAAAMM/K4J6RYhegj0/s1600/DSC01446_edited-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oijCJ-6BwEs/TS0JrNAJ-tI/AAAAAAAAAMM/K4J6RYhegj0/s200/DSC01446_edited-1.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>I used my new Gypsy to design the cut.&nbsp; I sooo love being able to put all the paper down and do one pass through cut.&nbsp; So far that is my favorite feature.&nbsp; I know most of the blogs give you the recipe for the materials they used but I honestly have no idea about paper and ribbon brands.&nbsp; Maybe when I buy new supplies I'll keep better track.<br /><br />Also entered:<br /><a href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2011/01/challenge-15-something-new-plus-ribbon.html">Really Reasonable Ribbon</a><br /><a href="http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/2011/01/paper-sundaes-challenge-51-circles.html">Paper Sundaes Challenge #51</a>aud1inokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876055653740090084noreply@blogger.com13